The Top 10 Current Female Cricketers Worldwide

Sport is a widely revered pursuit around the globe, and as we embark on a new chapter of this century, a plethora of promising players are set to make their mark in various games. Therefore, it would be pertinent to review the top 10 female cricketers in the world.

The establishment of the Women’s cricket association in 1926 marked the debut of women’s participation in the sport. Despite this, their accomplishments often go underappreciated to this day.

In this article, we will provide a complete list of the top 10 women cricketers in the world.

Ellyse Perry

Ellyse Perry is widely acknowledged as one of the finest female cricketers ever. Boasting a remarkable career, she emerged as the youngest Australian cricket player in the women’s category, impressing her skills at a tender age.

• Perry subsequently became an integral member of the national side, earning numerous accolades, including the prestigious Belinda Clark and Rachael Heyhoe Flint Awards.
• Her performances also earned her a place in Wisden’s Five Cricketers of the Decade (2010-2019).
• She played an instrumental role in leading Australia to victory in the ICC and FIFA World Cups, which saw her become the first player to achieve this feat at the tender age of 16.

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Sarah Jane Taylor

Another talented cricketer who has significantly impacted the sport is Sarah Jane Taylor.

• The English player is in the top two positions for the best women’s cricketer globally, thanks to her free-flowing stroke play and impressive performances throughout her career.
• Her instrumental role in retaining the Ashes in Australia back in 2008.
• Taylor’s success on the pitch is a testament to her skills and commitment, and she remains a revered player in cricket.

Jhulan Goswami

Jhulan Goswami, hailing from Bengal, India, is regarded as one of the top three female cricketers in the world. With exceptional fast bowling skills, she has made a name for herself in the cricketing world by making history as the first player to take 200 wickets in WODIs.

• She was also honored with the ICC Women’s Player of the Year award in 2017 and the M.A. Chidambaram Trophy for the Best Women’s Cricketers in 2011.
• She also ranked top in the ICC Women’s ODI bowling rankings in 2016. These accolades place her among the elite female cricketers in the world.
• A biopic about Jhulan Goswami is set to hit the screens in Bollywood soon. The movie will be headlined by the popular Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma, who will play the lead role of Jhulan Goswami in the production.

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Katherine Helen Brunt

Born in England, Katherine is the swiftest female bowler in the game of cricket. She was recognized as England’s female cricketer of the year in 2006 and, notably, in 2010.

• She led England to win the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in 2009. Her spectacular score of 3/6 in a mere 4 overs in the final match at Lord’s confirmed her man-of-the-match status.

Lisa Carprini Sthalekar

Despite being of Indian origin, Lisa hails from Australia and has claimed a prominent place in the list of top female cricketers worldwide. During tournaments with all-rounders, she consistently delivers her best performance.

• Lisa is a “trailblazer” who achieved the impressive feat of being the first woman in the world to score 1,000 runs in an ODI while claiming 100 wickets.
• She led Australia to victory in the 2013 ODI World Cup before retiring.

Stafanie Roxann Taylor

Stefanie, hailing from the West Indies, captains the side and boasts of being the first woman from her region to score 1000 runs in the ODI for her nation.

Having made remarkable contributions, she is the first player ever, male or female, to claim the number one position in the ODI rankings’ batting and bowling categories.

• Her exceptional performances earned her ICC Women’s Cricketer of the Year title in 2011, followed by back-to-back wins in 2012 and 2015 as the ICC Women’s ODI and T20 Cricketer of the Year.

Mithali Raj

 

Mithali, a prominent cricketer from India, currently holds the title of the highest run-scorer in women’s cricket at the international level. She has achieved a remarkable feat of scoring over 6000 runs in Women’s One Day International matches, making her the sole female cricketer to accomplish this feat.

• Making a mark for herself during the ODI, Mithali is the first player to score the 50s in seven consecutive matches.
• She has also etched her name as the first Indian cricket cricketer in men’s or women’s cricket to score 2000 runs in T20I.
• She has amassed remarkable 2002 WT20I runs, becoming the first woman to do so.
• In 2017, she was conferred with the Wisden Leading Woman Cricketer in the World award, and in 2003, she was honored with the Arjuna Award.
• One of her biggest accolades came in 2015 when the Government of India bestowed upon her the Padma Shri, the third-highest civilian award in the country.

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Meghann Lanning

Meghann is a highly esteemed cricketer and leader, having served as the ODI captain of the Australian women’s cricket team in 2014.

• In 2015, she received the coveted ICC Women’s ODI Cricketer of the Year award, alongside the Wisden Leading Women Cricketers in World accolade.
• Meghann has broken barriers and stereotypes by claiming the title of fastest 50 and fastest 100 in an ODI for Australian female cricketers at the impressive age of 20.
• Her accomplishments and talent make her a top contender in the international cricket arena.

Shashikala Siriwardene

Shashikala, hailing from Sri Lanka, has held the notable position of the former captain of the Sri Lankan cricket teams in the WODIs.

• As a distinction, she remains the only woman in Sri Lankan cricket to have taken 100 ODI wickets.
• Additionally, she has achieved another milestone as the only female cricketer to score over 1000 runs in the WODIs for Sri Lanka.

Sana Mir

Sana hails from Pakistan and has served as the country’s national women’s cricket team captain in both ODI and T20I formats.

• She has attained a significant milestone by taking 100 wickets in WODIs, becoming the first bowler to achieve this feat.
• Her cricketing skills have earned her recognition as one of the finest female cricketers globally.
• She has also brought glory to Pakistan by securing two gold medals in the Asian Games in 2010 and 2014.

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